Half of the 24 scarecrows on the table are taken away. How many scarecrows are left on the table?
12 scarecrows.
Half of 24 is 12.
About this riddle
Math riddles hide a calculation inside a short story. Pull out the numbers, work out what is being asked, and watch for a trick such as a unit change.
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